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Rio Ferdinand claims Man United fans will be expecting bigger names to join the club this summer than 'squad player' Christian Eriksen... as the Old Trafford legend says he cannot see the Dane replacing Bruno Fernandes in Erik ten Hag's starting XI

Rio Ferdinand has warned Manchester United fans will expect bigger signings than that of Christian Eriksen as he claimed the Dane will be a 'squad player' at Old Trafford.

Eriksen is expected to become the second arrival of the Erik ten Hag era at United after verbally agreeing to join the club on a three-year deal.

The 30-year-old free agent, who shone for Brentford during a successful six-month loan spell last season, has been undergoing a medical before signing his contract.

Rio Ferdinand has been discussing Man United's signing of free agent Christian Eriksen

Eriksen will add depth to a United midfield that has long required strengthening, a need aggravated by the departures of Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard, Juan Mata and Nemanja Matic.